Living at Cranberry Commons means knowing your neighbours and having the
opportunity to socialize and work co-operatively with them. Here are some
of the regular activities that folks can participate in:

• common meals where a few people cook for everyone and we share a meal
in the common house;

In addition to planned activities, we often socialize casually and spontaneously.
The children usually take advantage of having available playmates and
engage in lively fun in the outdoor common areas.

We also work together to manage the physical, financial, legal, and social
aspects of our community. We meet regularly and make decisions by consensus.
Groups of people will often get together to accomplish projects such as
assembling a playhouse, gardening, painting, etc.

On an individual basis, community members often arrange to borrow or share
equipment such as cars, canoes, barbeques, and tools. Some families exchange
child care. Living in close proximity makes it easier to make arrangements
that make our lives easier.

Some people in the community are close friends, while others are simply
friendly neighbours. While we enjoy living in close proximity, we also
respect our neighbours' privacy and busy lives. In addition to life at
Cranberry Commons, many of us have vibrant careers and enjoy urban culture
and nearby outdoor get-aways.